- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scarborough, ME
Wentworth School
Federal NCES profile for Wentworth School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231053000923
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wentworth School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wentworth School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wentworth School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 231053000923 · Scarborough, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 10.9:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Scarborough High School (903 students)
Wentworth School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Wentworth School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scarborough Hi
Scarborough High School
903 students
- This school
Wentworth School
664 students
- Scarborough Mi
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- Eight Corners 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- Blue Point Sch 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- Pleasant Hill 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Wentworth School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wentworth School compares
Wentworth School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 82% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Maine - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Wentworth School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wentworth School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scarborough Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eight Corners Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Point School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wentworth School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Scarborough
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wentworth School
How many students attend Wentworth School?
Wentworth School has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentworth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wentworth School is 10.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wentworth School?
6.1% of students at Wentworth School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wentworth School?
The largest demographic group at Wentworth School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wentworth School?
Wentworth School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wentworth School rank among elementary schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Wentworth School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students), Scarborough Middle School (663 students), and Eight Corners Elementary School (241 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.